Kingston Hill Academy vs South Kingstown High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Rhode Island, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kingston Hill Academy
Saunderstown · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
260 students
South Kingstown High
Wakefield · Public high · Grades 9–12
688 students
| Measure | Kingston Hill Academy Saunderstown, Rhode Island | South Kingstown High Wakefield, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #3 of 172 | #4 of 57 |
| National rank | #2364 of 50,301 | #1053 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 260 | 688 |
| Enrollment | 260 | 688 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.8% | 25.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 63% |
| city | Saunderstown | Wakefield |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kingston Hill Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.2 vs 81.5).
- •Kingston Hill Academy does better on math proficiency (72% vs 63%).
- •South Kingstown High does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 72%).
- •Kingston Hill Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.8% vs 25.7%).
- •South Kingstown High does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.4).
- •South Kingstown High is the larger school with 688 students compared with 260.
- •Kingston Hill Academy is a charter school while South Kingstown High is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kingston Hill Academy better than South Kingstown High?
On the Success Index (US), Kingston Hill Academy ranks higher (85.2 vs 81.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Kingston Hill Academy and South Kingstown High?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Saunderstown and Wakefield in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kingston Hill Academy: 260. South Kingstown High: 688. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kingston Hill Academy and South Kingstown High rank in Rhode Island?
Kingston Hill Academy is 3rd of 172 and South Kingstown High is 4th of 57 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).